7.5 tonne lorry overhangs

[Croak]

I am thinking of hireing a flatbed 7.5 tonne lorry to move my boat.

What are the legal overhangs, width and length, before I need an escort?

 

[Croak]

Ignore this question, the boat is over 3m so I think I need an escort.

 

[Philthy]

This might help:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafet...eorheavyloads/backgroundanddefinitions?page=1

It might help if you posted up the dimensions of your boat.
How far do you intend to move it? If it is just a few miles, I doubt plod would be bothered about a small overhang? If it's heading off up a motorway, then everything will need to be in order.
A rule of thumb is "if it looks dodgy, expect to get stopped". By that, I mean an overhang of say three feet, with all the relevant warning markers, won't be a problem, ditto a foot or so either side.
A call to your local traffic police will probably help?
It's hard to give a definitive answer without the dimensions of both boat and vehicle.

 

[Croak]

Thanks for that link

Next question then

Any recomend haulier for 8m x 4m catamaran from Milford Haven

to Cumbria

 

[Ubergeekian]

Thanks for that link

Next question then

Any recomend haulier for 8m x 4m catamaran from Milford Haven

to Cumbria

The Irish Sea? Seriously, is a sea delivery not possible? It cost me about 75% of the road delivery charges all in to have Jumblie delivered by sea from Milford Haven to the Solway. Winter berths in Milford Haven marina are dirt cheap ...

 

[Croak]

Can you show me a dirt cheap berth in MH

 

[Ubergeekian]

Can you show me a dirt cheap berth in MH

Winter rate in the marina is £10 per metre per month. If you want cheaper, give John Edginton at Garron Pil a call.

 

[Clarky]

Thanks for that link

Next question then

Any recomend haulier for 8m x 4m catamaran from Milford Haven

to Cumbria

Lawsons Haulage Cockermouth ,Cumbria moved my 31 footer from Essex to Whitehaven for £650.
The width of yours might cause a few problems for normal artics,ie its over 3m.Height is also an issue.